NERA Research Officer - Energy, Environment, Communications & Infrastructure (London)

GB045 NERA UK Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the economic consultancy sector seeks a Research Officer within the Energy, Environment, Communications, and Infrastructure practice. The successful candidate will apply advanced economic analysis to high-profile projects and play a pivotal role in influencing client strategy. Applicants should possess an advanced degree in Economics or Finance and demonstrate strong quantitative skills, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Defined contribution pension

Health insurance

High-quality training support

Firm-sponsored social activities

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Economics/Finance required.
• Strong analytic and empirical economists from any field are welcome.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate climate change and energy policies.
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations.
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Quantitative research

Education

BA/BSc and Master's or PhD in Economics or Finance

Tools

Excel

Stata

R

Python

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NERA Research Officer - Energy, Environment, Communications & Infrastructure (London), London

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Client:

GB045 NERA UK Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Description:

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Energy, Environment, Communication and Infrastructure (EECI) practice in London.

NERA () is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over 60 years, NERA’s economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.

NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to delivering unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists, backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s largest economic consultancies. NERA serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

NERA provides an environment in which dedication to client and project success, individual professional development, and fun are at the forefront. The work environment is collegial, and there are numerous opportunities to learn and connect with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

Examples of our work might involve the evaluation of climate change and energy policies, including emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency policies; the assessment of economic impacts including costs, benefits and other social effects of a wide variety of government policies and regulations to markets, businesses and assets; auction design and/or simulation, and competitors’ analysis; the development of pricing systems for transport infrastructure; or the preparation of expert reports on a range of economic and finance issues in litigation and international arbitration proceedings.

Research Officers and Economic Analysts at NERA will have the opportunity to:

• Apply the technical skills and knowledge gained during their graduate studies to regulated industries across a variety of jurisdictions
• Perform and develop cutting-edge economic analysis on complex real-life issues
• Write research reports and prepare client presentations for senior staff and clients to help them make informed economic decisions
• Influence project strategy, including the preparation and presentation of oral and written submissions
• Collaborate with in-house experts and outside academics
• Develop and strengthen both project and people management skills
• Develop and deliver internal training sessions
  
  

You will need

• To hold a BA/ BSc and a Master’s or PhD in Economics and/or Finance, with exceptional academic records. Although specialisms such as microeconomics, IO, econometrics and finance are of particular interest, NERA employs strong analytic and empirical economists from any field of speciality
• To enjoy microeconomics and quantitative research
• To be comfortable working in Excel, Stata, R, Python or other quantitative software platforms
• To have strong attention to detail and be able to think analytically and critically
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, and fluency in another language would be useful but is not essential
• To be able to work effectively both individually and in teams

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high profile projects, so you can apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies to help solve real world problems
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance
• Support to develop through high-quality training
• A ‘buddy’ to help integrate you into the firm and support throughout
• Firm-sponsored social activities
• A hybrid working model providing the benefits of working remotely and of being together in the office.
• You may have the opportunity to travel

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, writing sample and transcripts directly via this posting.

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.